Jalpaiguri - 11 Attractions You Must Visit

Types of Attractions in Jalpaiguri

Outdoors - Other (5)

Notable Architectures (4)

Forests (3)

Hindu Temples (3)

Parks (3)

Wildlife Sanctuaries (3)

Lake/ River/ Ponds (2)

Man-made Structures - Other (2)

Popular Activities And Trips in Jalpaiguri

List of Attractions in Jalpaiguri

Bengal Safari park

Parks

Adventure Sports - Other

Forests

Wildlife Safari Spots

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Situated within the verdant forested area of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and it is the first animal safari park of the North Bengal region. Surrounded with thick green forests and with a lot of wild animals. Tourists can spot and observe wild animals in their natural habitat at Bengal Safari Park.

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Chapramari Wildlife forest

Forests

Wildlife Safari Spots

Wildlife Sanctuaries

It is an extension of Gorumara National Park and is a relatively small forest. There is a wide range of wildlife and birds in Chapramari. Jeep safaris are offered by the forest department to see the wilderness of the forest which covers around 960 hectares.

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Gorumara National Park

Outdoors - Other

Forests

Wildlife Sanctuaries

A thick forest that sits prettily at the foothills of Great Himalayan mountains having a large variety of flora and fauna. It is especially famous for its Asiatic one-horned rhino and there are so many other animals too. It has been declared as the best among the protected areas in India by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

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ISKCON Siliguri

Hindu Temples

Man-made Structures - Other

Notable Architectures

The ISKON temple is a hugely popular tourist attraction in the Siliguri. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Iskon Temple is an incredible blend of the Indian customs of ‘Vashtuhaara’ with modern architecture.

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Jalpaiguri Tea Garden

Outdoors - Other

Plantations

Jalpaiguri has been called as the land of tea, timber, and tourism. Its landscapes are covered with thousands of tea gardens which are the backbone of the district's economy. Tea tourism has been initiated here to take tourists through the knowledge of tea production, processing, and manufacture.

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Jalpesh Mandir

Beaches

Outdoors - Other

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

This 350-year-old temple of Lord Shiva was founded by Sri Bisu Singh. The first entrance to the temple has a figure of Lord Shiva on a platform balanced by the trunks of elephants. The interiors of the temple are extremely beautiful and attractive to look at.

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Jatileswar Temple

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

This famous temple of Dooars is one of the oldest temples of the region built around 320 AD to 600 AD. The temple is dedicated to Jatileswar or Lord Shiva. It is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India.

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Karala River

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Outdoors - Other

Parks

Boating Spots

The small River Karala, popularly known as ‘the Thames of Jalpaiguri’ flows through the middle of the town. A nature walk along the riverbank of Karala is truly refreshing. There is boat riding and a well-maintained park adjacent to the river.

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Lal Jhamela Basti

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Grasslands

Outdoors - Other

Parks

This is a virgin tourist spot dotted with towering trees and a vast carpet of the green grass and the river Diana flows through the side of this place. And also this place gives a splendid view of Bhutan. It serves as a perfect weekend getaway for many visitors.

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Rajbari Dighi

Palaces

Notable Architectures

The remnants of the Jalpaiguri Rajbari (Palace) serve as a major sightseeing spot. The palace gate is a large unreinforced concrete structure. and it consists of a palace building, portico, two temples and a garden flanked by the palace pond, called the “Rajbari Dighi."

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Salugara Monastery শালুগাড়া বৌদ্ধ মন্দির

Buddhist Temples

Man-made Structures - Other

A famous Buddhist shrine located on the outskirts of Siliguri founded by Tibetan monks and followers of the Dalai Lama. The 100 ft stupa Is the main attraction of the monastry. This stupa is revered by the monks as it brings out five kinds of relics of Buddhism.

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